Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Nothing says summer like a delicious Bow Tie Pasta Salad with mozzarella, Italian dressing, and just the right amount of vegetables.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers I used a mixture of red, orange, and yellow
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced green onions
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces diced mozzarella you can use mozzarella in a solid log or a softer version in liquid
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 8 ounces Italian salad dressing
- handful of freshly minced basil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 16 ounces bow tie pasta according to package directions, only stop cooking a couple minutes before recommended time so that pasta is a bit al dente. Toss the drained pasta in 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking, set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine 1 cup diced bell peppers, 1 cup diced carrots, 1/3 cup diced celery, 1/3 cup diced green onions. 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces diced mozzarella, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Toss to combine. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together to combine. Add 8 ounces Italian salad dressing and toss once more to fully combine.
- Before serving, garnish with a handful of freshly minced basil and salt & pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg
